Museveni Avoids Handshakes During Visit In Nairobi
During his official visit to Nairobi on Tuesday, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni maintained a careful distance and avoided handshakes with leaders.
President William Ruto welcomed Museveni to State House during his official visit to boost mutual ties.
When Museveni arrived, Ruto greeted him and shook his hand.
Museveni, on the other hand, declined to shake hands with other leaders who had gathered at the place to greet him.
Uganda’s President Museveni snubbed handshakes with Mudavadi, Sakaja, and Kindiki! pic.twitter.com/qpJnM3v4YE
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They included Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
Ruto was seen introducing him to the leaders, and the Ugandan leader acknowledged each one with a nod and a wave from a short distance.
Museveni’s determination to maintain social distance and eschew handshakes was interpreted as a preventative move, maybe based on personal health concerns.
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The long-serving Ugandan leader has already been known to exercise caution in public places, particularly following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Following the brief reception, the leaders went inside for a closed-door discussion.
They addressed a wide range of problems, including regional integration, security cooperation, infrastructure, and trade between the two bordering countries.
Kenya and Uganda share a historical partnership anchored in common ideals, deep respect, and a shared ambition for regional stability and progress.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) July 30, 2025
The signing of eight new Memoranda of Understanding not only strengthens our cooperation, but also catalyses economic development,… pic.twitter.com/dgp7jUALyq
Museveni’s visit highlights attempts to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Kenya and Uganda, two key members of the East African Community.
Museveni Avoids Handshakes During Visit In Nairobi
